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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,851.59, 242,660.41 and 99,377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,851.59, 242,660.41 and 99,377.33 is: 137,132.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,851.59 : 242,660.41 = 99,377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,851.59/242,660.41 = 99,377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,851.59x = 242,660.41 × 99,377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,851.59x = 24,114,942,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,114,942,180.76/175,851.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,132.36

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